Attachment_4_-_Narrative_Response_Form.docx

This is a Narrative Response Form attachment for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) on behalf of the California Military Department (CMD) for the procurement of Physical Training Uniforms. The solicitation seeks qualified bidders to supply t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants meeting specified requirements, with delivery locations at San Luis Obispo, Los Alamitos, Stockton, Oakland, Perris, and Porterville. The estimated contract value ranges from $400,000 to $500,000. The form requires bidders to complete mandatory declarations regarding their use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) as either a deliverable or tool to complete contract deliverables that materially impact system functionality, state risk, or contract performance.

The form includes sections for bidders to identify socioeconomic preferences and incentives under California's procurement preferences, including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives of 1% to 5%, Small Business (SB) preference for certified firms, and non-small business preference for firms subcontracting a minimum of 25% to certified small businesses. All participants must perform a Commercially Useful Function per contract requirements. Bidders must also disclose international business activity within the preceding three years and provide Secretary of State Business Entity Numbers and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit numbers where applicable. The form requires bidders to submit a distribution plan identifying all parties involved in contract execution, including subcontractors and socioeconomic program participants, along with their respective responsibilities.